US Bridges

K66 HWY WB over Spring River

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.50 MI E U69 Alt · Structure no. 999906600110721

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
931 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K66 HWY WB over Spring River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K66 HWY WB over Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2044. The structure is 931 ft (283.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK66 HWY WB
CrossesSpring River
Location0.50 MI E U69 Alt
RouteState Highway 66
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07472, -94.69556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length931 ft (283.7 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (2023)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K66 HWY WB over Spring River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is K66 HWY WB over Spring River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does K66 HWY WB over Spring River carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K66 HWY WB over Spring River?

The structure is 931 ft (283.7 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K66 HWY WB over Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.